[Content Note: Today’s post talks about Orange Shirt Day, which came about after decades of federally-sanctioned violence, forced assimilation, and racism against First Nations/Indigenous children. If this is something you’re …
holidays
National Photography Day 2024 and World Photo Day 2024
In the world of holidays and observances, both official and unofficial, today is no different. If anyone reading this has been here for more than a nanosecond, they’ll see that …
Martin Luther King Jr Day and National Day of Service 2024
Today is Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024, also known as the National Day of Service 2024. This is a federal holiday here in the U.S., and as such, schools …
The Long Weekend Docket
Happy Fri-yay, everyone! Yesterday was our Fri-yay due to the heinous weather we’ve been having, but I held off until the actual Fri-yay instead. Either way, that means one thing: …
Happy Holidays 2023
Just stoppin by to wish everyone a happy holiday season. While this year’s holiday season wasn’t anything special for me, it’s been better than it has been in the past. …
Happy 4th of July/Independence Day 2023
Just stoppin by to wish everyone a happy 4th of July 2023 or Independence Day 2023, however you refer to it. I had the day off from my summer job, …
Memorial Day 2023
Today is Memorial Day 2023, and while some out there say Happy Memorial Day, and yours truly used to say it, I’ve decided there’s better things to say instead. Instead, …
Martin Luther King Jr Day 2023 and National Day of Service 2023
On January 15th, 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was born, known as M.L. growing up w/ his family in Atlanta, GA. In honor of his birthday, today is Martin …
Auld Lang Syne: Happy New Year 2023
It’s New Years Eve 2022, and soon we’ll be saying Happy New Year 2023. The only good thing I can say about 2022 overall is Good Riddance to it. In …
Happy Holidays 2022
Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Blessed Kwanzaa, Eid Mubarak, and Happy Solstice, everyone! It’s Christmas Day, and I’m sitting inside my mom’s old room, watching old public domain cartoons …